NHL Notebook: Blues hire Jim Montgomery, Sidney Crosby reaches 600 goals, and more

On Sunday, St. Louis Blues general manager Doug Armstrong announced that the organization had relieved head coach Drew Bannister from his duties, hiring the recently-fired Jim Montgomery to replace him. Just a few days ago, Montgomery was the bench b...

Published: 1 month ago by Oilers Nation

Potential Oilers injury could spark goalie controversy

The topic of goaltending has been a popular one over the past few years around the Edmonton Oilers, and it looks like it will continue to be after a potential preseason injury. Calvin Pickard, who is expected to be the team’s backup this season, star...

Published: 3 months ago by Daily Hive

Oilers end pre-season skid with win over Kraken

Mattias Ekholm had a goal and two assists as the Edmonton Oilers snapped a three-game skid with a 5-4 victory over the Seattle Kraken on Saturday.

Published: 3 months ago by SportsNet

Calvin Pickard knocked out of pre-season win over Kraken

Published: 3 months ago by Edmonton Journal

After rough start, feisty veteran d-man finally impresses in Edmonton Oilers win over Seattle Kraken

Published: 3 months ago by Edmonton Journal

Oilers beat the Kraken 5-4 but lose Calvin Pickard after first period collision

The Oilers welcomed the Seattle Kraken to Rogers Place for Edmonton’s fifth of eight pre-season games as we inch toward opening night on October 9th. The good news is that they won the game by a 5-4 final score. The bad news is that Calvin Pickard le...

Published: 3 months ago by Oilers Nation

Oilers goaltender Calvin Pickard exits vs. Kraken

Edmonton Oilers netminder Calvin Pickard had his night cut unexpectedly short on Saturday.

Published: 3 months ago by SportsNet

Oilers goaltender Calvin Pickard leaves pre-season game after collision with teammate

Edmonton Oilers netminder Calvin Pickard left the team’s Saturday night pre-season game injured after a teammate collided with him in the first period. It happened with just over eight minutes left in the frame when Seattle Kraken forward Yanni Gourd...

Published: 3 months ago by Oilers Nation

Oilers’ Nugent-Hopkins snipes goal off McDavid’s no-look feed

Watch as Edmonton Oilers’ Ryan Nugent-Hopkins takes Connor McDavid’s great feed before firing bar-down to open the scoring against the Kraken.

Published: 3 months ago by SportsNet

Edmonton Oilers defence still a mystery with season fast approaching

“To say we know how it’s going to shape up has been difficult because we’re missing a really big piece of our defence. Darnell has been practising and feeling good but he still hasn’t played games so we don’t know exactly"

Published: 3 months ago by Edmonton Journal

Oilers Prospect Sam O’Reilly Gets Key Shot Before Likely Demotion

The post Oilers Prospect Sam O’Reilly Gets Key Shot Before Likely Demotion appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. The Edmonton Oilers will put 2024 first-round pick Sam O'Reilly in a great spot Saturday against the Kraken, before likely sending him down.....

Published: 3 months ago by NHL Trade Talk

1 last-minute trade Canucks must make before 2024-25 NHL season

The Vancouver Canucks are entering the 2024-25 season off the back of a Pacific Division title and an impressive 50-win campaign, which was cut short in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs by the eventual Western Conference champions, the Ed...

Published: 3 months ago by ClutchPoints

Mattias Ekholm Explains His Non-“A–hole” Dad Role on Oilers

The post Mattias Ekholm Explains His Non-“A–hole” Dad Role on Oilers appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. Mattias Ekholm was asked about his role with prospects in camp and pre-season and joked about the legacy he's leaving with the Oilers. The post Mat...

Published: 3 months ago by NHL Trade Talk